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Community Garry Oakley Community Garry Oakley

Returning to PKOLS

One of my favourite memories from when I was a child is rolling down my window while driving through PKOLS on my way home from school. This open-air meditation was a cleanse from the tension that had built up in my body while sitting at school all day. These moments allowed me to be renewed again by the rich scents and sensations of the forest at PKOLS and were one of the many natural wonders I got to experience while growing up on the traditional territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ First Nations. 

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Restoration Crew Garry Oakley Restoration Crew Garry Oakley

We’re Back in the Field!

The 2026 field season has officially begun, and we are thrilled to introduce our wonderful 2026 field team. Chelsea Nuez is our Habitat Restoration Technician Team Lead this year, and Jules Cundari and Maya Irwin are returning Field Crew members. We are also excited to welcome a new member to the team: Hunter Jarratt!

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Stewardship Garry Oakley Stewardship Garry Oakley

Healthy Planet, Healthy Communities 

In conversations about long-term stewardship, we often talk about protecting species, restoring habitats, or improving human well-being. These are all important goals. However, at their epicentre, they are all outcomes of something more fundamental: environmental health.

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